Score Big Father’s Day and Back-to-School Finds at Big Bad Wolf Before June 2!

There’s only a few days left of the Big Bad Wolf Books Metro Manila Sale. It’s your last chance to turn pages, find affordable deals, and make memories with the whole family! Happening until June 2, 2025, at V-Mall, Greenhills,

this awesome book-hunting destination offers the perfect opportunity to get new reads at lower prices for the coming school year and get Dad something truly worth reading before the doors close.Whether you’re shopping for students or the world’s greatest dads, Big Bad Wolf has you covered. 

From bestselling self-help books to educational titles at up to 95% off, there’s something for every kind of reader.

Top Titles to Grab for Dads and Students

Check out these titles while you still can only at the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale at V-Mall:

Agent Running in The Field

Author: John Le Carre

Original Price: Php 1700

BBW Price: Php 199

The Everyday Hero Manifesto

Author: Robin Sharma

Original Price: Php 1443

BBW Price: Php 440

Let’s Talk About Hard Things

Author: Anna Sale

Original Price: Php 1550

BBW Price: Php 820Pea’s

Pea’s Book of Big Dreams

Author: Susie Day

Original Price: Php 500

BBW Price: Php 180

Ten Ways to Build a Brilliant Brain

Author: Nicola Morgan

Original Price: Php 800

BBW Price: Php 440

Tales of Ancient Worlds

Author: Stefan Milosavljevich

Original Price: Php 1200

BBW Price: Php 760

With over 2 million books available, the sale features a diverse selection of genres from self-help and novels for Dad, to storybooks and informative reads for young students all at unbeatable prices. 

Score tiered discounts, join exciting challenges,

and purchase exclusive Big Bad Wolf Books merch you won’t find anywhere else.Win Awooo-some Giveaway Prizes Time’s running out to win amazing prizes while you shop! Spend at least ₱2,000 in a

single receipt and purchase any books from Non-fiction categories to get anchance to win exclusive raffle giveaways at the Big Bad Wolf Books Sale from our awesome brand partners Tiny Buds, Masflex, and JG Superstore.

Winners can claim their goodies at the Redemption Counter—just don’t forget to share your haul and tag @tinybudsofficial, @masflex, and @jgsuperstore to complete your entry.

Want more chances to win? You could take home premium outdoor gear from Coleman, the perfect gift for your adventurous Dad! Present a single receipt worth atleast ₱2,000 and donate 5 books to the Red Readerhood Booth, or post a photo or

video of yourself at the Coleman Lounge and tag @coleman

_ph on social media to receive a raffle ticket. Plus, enjoy a ₱200 discount when you shop Coleman products at their website.

Last Chance to Join the Wolfie’s Reels Challenge

Don’t forget to take part in the Wolfie’s Reels Challenge, just post a fun, creative reel from the book sale for a chance to win ₱5,000 cash voucher. Ten lucky winners will receive ₱1,000 worth of consolation prizes. It’s the perfect way to share your book haul, capture the excitement, and bring home up to ₱15,000 worth of book vouchers

up for grabs!

Visit the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Before It’s Gone

Catch the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale before it ends on June 2, 2025, at the 2nd Floor of V-Mall, Greenhills. The event is open from 10 AM to 9 PM from Monday to Thursday, and 10 AM to 10 PM on Friday to Sunday.

Follow Big Bad Wolf Books on social media to stay updated on promos, new arrivals, and last-minute surprises!

For more information regarding Big Bad Wolf’s current and upcoming Book Sales, you

can visit their website or check out their social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).

Palo Alto Networks Releases First Cybersecurity Benchmark Study for APAC & Japan: Budgets Rise, But AI Gaps Persist

 Palo Alto Networks, the world’s leading AI cybersecurity company, has released the 2025 Cybersecurity Resilience in Mid-Market Organisations, a benchmark study, offering a first-of-its-kind view into how mid-market organisations across Asia-Pacific and Japan, including the Philippines, are evolving their cybersecurity capabilities in the face of growing threats and accelerating digital transformation.

While mid-market organisations in the Asia-Pacific and Japan, including the Philippines, are making tangible progress in strengthening their cybersecurity posture, key challenges remain. Many organisations are still in the early stages of operationalising AI within their security workflows, and gaps persist in areas such as incident recovery and cyber resilience. Additionally, the complexity of managing multiple tools and fragmented environments continues to hinder efficiency. Addressing these issues will require a more unified, platform-based approach that integrates AI-driven capabilities to enhance performance, streamline operations, and strengthen protection across the board.

“Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue, it's a business priority. As threats grow more sophisticated and AI reshapes the threat landscape, our benchmark study reveals that many mid-market organisations are still catching up,” said Michelle Saw, Vice President, Ecosystems, Asia-Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks. “This study helps mid-market organisations see where they stand and take the steps needed to achieve stronger security outcomes. It also highlights the growing importance of partners—who must now evolve their offerings to focus more deeply on education, integration, AI adoption, and advanced technical expertise to better support customer needs.”

Key findings from the study:

• Partners matter more than ever: 79% of companies say they will rely on partners to support cybersecurity efforts within two years - up from 53% today.

• Cyber budgets are on the rise: 57% of organisations plan to increase cybersecurity spending over the next 12 months. Cyber now accounts for 13.6% of total IT budgets, up from just 6% in 2019.

• AI adoption lags behind investment: Despite growing awareness, organisations cited AI-related capabilities as one of the lowest performing areas in their cybersecurity programs.

• Cloud security, IAM and SIEM top the priority list: Over the next 24 months, these are the most cited areas for new or increased investment.

• Framework implementation is inconsistent: Adoption of NIST 2.0 received the lowest score among the five benchmark categories, underscoring a need for clearer guidance and support. Sectors leading the understanding and adoption of NIST 2.0 and other frameworks include financial services, telecommunications and utility companies. 

Key highlights from the Philippines include: 

• Cybersecurity budgets are on the rise, now accounting for 13.3% of revenue, with the biggest increases projected in security software (47.09%), network security hardware (38.35%), and data protection and privacy (37.86%).

• Partner support is accelerating: 61% of Philippine companies currently rely on partners for cybersecurity, a figure expected to rise to 79% in two years. MSSPs (40%) are the most preferred partner type, followed by MSPs and systems integrators.

• Robust safeguards but gaps in governance and response: The Philippines scores 3.95 in Govern, 3.06 in Identify, 4.05 in Protect, 4.05 in Detect, and 3.07 in Respond under the NIST framework, revealing areas needing improvement particularly in governance, identification, and response.

• Partner selection is driven by technical expertise (35.9%), resiliency capabilities, and knowledge transfer. However, poor solution performance (43%), major breaches, and supply chain issues remain the top reasons for switching partners.

• Application and data security, SOC operations, and network security are currently the most deployed cyber solutions in the country.

“It’s encouraging to see the Philippines taking meaningful steps to elevate its cybersecurity efforts, especially with the approval of the National Cybersecurity Plan, a critical move to safeguard institutions, infrastructure, and citizens amid growing threats,” said Steven Scheurmann, Regional Vice-President of ASEAN at Palo Alto Networks. “With the Philippine digital economy valued at PhP2.25 trillion in 2024, which accounts for 8.5% of the country’s gross domestic product, cybersecurity is no longer optional. The increased budgets among mid-market organisations reflect a deeper understanding that protecting digital assets is essential to sustaining business growth and national progress. This is why partnerships are crucial to improving threat detection and response, enabling the adaptive, intelligent security needed for the digital future.”

“The research indicates that mid-market organisations in the region have made notable advancements in strengthening their cybersecurity posture,” said Tim Dillon, Founder, Director, Principal Analyst End User at Tech Research Asia. “However, there remains substantial opportunity for partners to support continued progress, particularly in the areas of workforce education and training, identity and access management, and application and data security.”

The Cybersecurity Benchmark for Asia-Pacific and Japan, developed in collaboration with Tech Research Asia (TRA), surveyed over 2,800 mid-sized organisations across 12 countries and a range of industries. It offers a snapshot of the region’s cybersecurity maturity and provides practical guidance for improvement. With evaluating performance across five key areas; strategy execution, business integration, operational capabilities, solution maturity, and NIST 2.0 framework adoption,  the average score was 19.01 out of 25. While this indicates a moderate level of maturity, the findings reveal clear opportunities to strengthen AI readiness, boost ransomware resilience, and advance framework implementation. This Tech Research Asia Insights Report Asia-Pacific and Japan Edition was commissioned by Palo Alto Networks and completed in April 2025

For more information 2025 Cybersecurity Resilience in Mid-Market Organisations Study, visit: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/industry/japac-mid-market-solutions 

Samsung Redefines Home Entertainment with Vision AI TVs

The new Samsung AI TVs aren’t just smart—they think for you. Powered by Vision AI, these next-gen screens adapt to your lifestyle, learn your habits, and bring you cinema-level clarity every time you hit play. We got to experience that at the exclusive preview of Samsung 2025 AI TVs. 

Samsung revealed its much-awaited 2025 lineup of AI TVs and sound devices during the exclusive preview at The Podium Hall in Ortigas, designed to enable Filipinos to enjoy more personal and seamless experiences at home. 

Building on years of refining its AI innovations, Samsung returns with more advanced and more intelligent screens that personalize and enhance everyday living, this time powered by Samsung Vision AI.

With the core focus of utilizing AI to enhance the user experience across every touchpoint, the global number one brand for 19 years transforms the TV into a hub of smart solutions, catering to all lifestyles and addressing various needs. Through its breakthroughs in AI TV technology, the new models will deliver meaningful and useful AI technology to its users, ultimately simplifying, enhancing, and empowering the lives of every kind of Filipino across the country.

 

Envisioning Personalized, Elevated Experiences with Vision AI

 

Now powered with Samsung Vision AI, the new AI TVs become the gateway to richer, more enhanced experiences at home. As part of its goal of creating a better future for all, Samsung introduced meaningful AI technology in the form of its TVs, which serve as a companion to rely on, evolve according to their specific needs, and put the user in control of their day-to-day life. 

“With Vision AI, Samsung is taking things to a whole other level,” said Samsung Philippines Head of AV Business Chris Almazan. “As we start this new chapter for Samsung TVs, we are excited for you to witness the power of you and AI and how these screens connect entertainment, personalization and lifestyle solutions that adapt to you, enhancing everyday experiences.”

Making the Samsung TV aware of its surroundings, adaptive to user preferences, and autonomous in delivering intuitive features, Samsung Vision AI’s suite of intuitive AI-powered features enables the TV to seamlessly integrate into various lifestyles, empowering users to do more and live more at home. 

From more immersive viewing to effortless home monitoring, Samsung’s AI TVs powered by Samsung Vision AI take smarter living to the next level, no matter the lifestyle. From AI Picture and Sound that create immersive viewing to Universal Gesture that allows for easy control of the TV without a remote, the TV takes smarter living to the next level.

 

Samsung’s 2025 TV Lineup: Exploring Limitless Possibilities Through AI

The lineup, comprising Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED, QLED, Samsung OLED, and The Frame models, delivers not only lifelike, vibrant visuals and symphonic sound but also new AI-powered features that add value to one’s daily life. With new and improved features, Samsung’s new AI TVs bring limitless possibilities to life.

The flagship Neo QLED 8K boasts impressive performance, powered by the new NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor. Samsung’s most advanced yet, the NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor upscales content to 8K resolution while maintaining sharp and smooth picture quality. Meanwhile, the TV’s anti-glare technology minimizes reflections in bright environments, providing crystal-clear visuals without distractions.

Meanwhile, Samsung Real QLED TVs produce a billion shades of color, thanks to their real quantum dot technology, which delivers better color accuracy, brightness, and viewing angles. Certified as authentic QLED technology, Samsung’s QLED TVs contain genuine quantum dot film made of cadmium-free quantum dot materials for a safe viewing environment.

As a market leader in OLED TVs, the new Samsung OLEDpromises smoother and faster gameplay with a 165Hz refresh rate. The Motion Xcelerator 165Hz ensures crisp visuals at unbelievably fast speeds and smooth motion performance for VRR games.

With the expanded Art Store featuring more than 3,000 artworks from leading museums and galleries, The Frame becomes a canvas that seamlessly blends with the home’s interior.

As Samsung introduces its new AI TVs, Samsung bridges closer to achieving its aim of bringing meaningful AI to Filipinos. “With Samsung technology, our customers can have intelligent, personalized experiences that have a tangible, positive impact in their everyday lives,” said Samsung Philippines Head of Corporate Marketing Yna Quimson.

 

Pre-order today until June 30, 2025 at https://www.samsung.com/ph/tvs/pre-order/ to get your hands on Samsung’s new AI TVs and save up to Php 65,000 off and enjoy exclusive sound device freebies, and get a chance to win a 100” Neo QLED Vision AI TV worth Php 349,999  and Q Soundbar worth Php 62,499 Learn more about Samsung’s AI TV lineup and Vision AI at samsung.com/ph.

TCL Unveils Next-Level Clarity with Upcoming C7K QD-Mini LED TV

 For many, watching TV is an everyday ritual — a way to unwind after a long day, catch up on favorite shows, or dive into an intense gaming session. When it comes to truly elevating your viewing experience, a large screen makes all the difference. It fills more of your field of vision, pulling you deeper into movies, TV shows, and games. It creates a cinematic atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action, whether you’re exploring fantastical worlds in games or enjoying the latest blockbuster film from the comfort of your home.

No need to just imagine that larger-than-life screen anymore. TCL, the Triple Global Top 1 TV Brand and a trusted leader in home appliances, is redefining clarity and ushering in a new era of home entertainment. Introducing the TCL C7K Premium QD-Mini LED TV: a breakthrough that combines the best of QLEDtechnology to deliver stunning precision, unparalleled brightness, and incredible color depth.

Watching a favorite movie on the TCL C7K Premium QD-Mini LED TV brings the screen to life with vivid colors and bright details that make every scene stand out. Whether it’s a quiet moment or an action-packed sequence, the TV’s exceptional contrast and lifelike colors immerse viewers, making them feel like they are part of the story. It offers a cinematic experience that transforms any living room into a personal movie theater.

 

"We're excited to bring you the cutting-edge QD-Mini LED TV technology. Expect a viewing experience that is truly leveled up. Engineered to deliver cinematic picture quality, this TV integrates advanced features that you have always wanted, all in the comfort of your own home,” announced Joseph Cernitchez, TCL Brand Manager.

 

Redefine Clarity With The All-Out Premium TV

 

TCL's QD-Mini LED technology represents a significant leap forward, seamlessly combining the strength of Premium 4K QD-Mini LED Display. It transforms traditional backlighting into a system with near pixel-level precision, delivering stunning control over light. By leveraging advanced QLED technology, it achieves contrast and color gamut comparable to OLED, yet provides higher peak brightness and a longer lifespan. This innovation isn't just an upgrade; it's the future of large-screen display technology.

 

Boasting thousands of local dimming zones, it provides incredibly precise brightness control and deep contrast. Coupled with Quantum Dot technology for exceptionally vibrant, lifelike colors, its ultra-bright backlight surpasses traditional LED TVs in peak brightness, creating a truly immersive viewing experience.

 

Another advantage is that the sound quality also matches the superb visuals. TCL QD Mini LED TVs carry Audio by Bang & Olufsen technology, giving exceptional sound quality that defies conventions and surpasses expectations. The soundtrack is delivered with unmatched purity and depth truly elevating your home cinema experience. So, only the purest sound will come out on your TV.

Get ready to experience the future of home entertainment. The TCL C7K Premium QD-Mini LED TV will soon be available at all TCL authorized dealers. Prepare for a visual revolution!

 

Stay tuned for more updates on TCL C7K Premium QD-Mini LED TV, visit the TCL website at https://www.tcl.com/ph/en.

AJI-NO-MOTO® Refreshes Logo and Packaging to Reflect Its Enduring Bond with Filipino Families

 

Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) proudly unveiled the new global logo and refreshed packaging design of its flagship product, AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, in a launch event at its Makati Head Office.

This initiative is part of the AJI-NO-MOTO® Rebranding Project, a global effort by the Ajinomoto Group to evolve the brand’s identity, ensuring that future generations are presented with a fresher take in its packaging with the same commitment of enhancing and elevating every meal and dish. The updated packaging features a clean, modern aesthetic while retaining the iconic red bowl mark of  AJI-NO-MOTO®, symbolizing warmth and deliciousness.

AJI-NO-MOTO® UMAMI SEASONING GETS A NEW PACK! Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) held an internal launch at its Head Office in Makati City with (L-R) AJI-NO-MOTO® Brand Manager Mr. Mayo Recto, Sr. Brand Specialist Ms. Lois Viray, APC’s Director of Sales,  Marketing, and PR Ms. Mika Makino, and celebrity endorser Iya Villania-Arellano.

In the Philippines, the refreshed design also celebrates local brand elements that resonate with Filipino consumers, such as the iconic “Tak-Tak-Tak®” catch phrase and the endearing AjiPanda® character, revitalizing the brand’s connection with younger audiences.

The event was joined by APC’s leaders in the Philippines, including, Ms. Mika Makino, Director for Sales, Marketing, and PR, along with AJI-NO-MOTO® Brand Manager Mr. Mayo Recto, and Ms. Lois Viray.

Celebrity endorser Ms. Iya Villania-Arellano also graced the event, representing the  personal connection of AJI-NO-MOTO® and  its role  among Filipino  family meals. The event is sure to inspire APC’s Field Sales Team and the  rest of APC  to bring the revitalized AJI-NO-MOTO® closer to Filipino households, reinforcing the brand’s mission to make everyday meals more delicious and enjoyable as the importance of evolving with consumers while staying true to the brand’s roots shared insights into the design transformation was emphasized, highlighting the balance between global direction and local appeal.

As  AJI-NO-MOTO® moves forward with a fresh new look, what remains unchanged is their purpose — to bring more flavor, more joy, and more heart to every Filipino home. AJI-NO-MOTO® has always been more than just a kitchen staple; it’s a quiet partner in every lovingly prepared meal, a part of family traditions, and a symbol of shared happiness around the table. This new chapter is our way of saying we’re growing with you — the same trusted taste, now with a look made for today’s generation and beyond.